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Vivianite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.704.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not AvailableNot Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.