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Vivianite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vivianite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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