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Vivianite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite 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   
4.00-4.62   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vivianite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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