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Vivianite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite 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   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vivianite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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