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Vivianite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.93-1.99   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Vivianite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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