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Vivianite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vivianite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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