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Vivianite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite 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   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vivianite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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