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Vivianite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.97   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vivianite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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