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Vivianite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Vivianite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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