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Vivianite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.4-2.5   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Vivianite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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