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Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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