Vivianite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
1.98-2.25
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.