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Vivianite and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
5.05
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vivianite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Boleite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vivianite and Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vivianite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.