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Vivianite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.39   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Irregular   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vivianite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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