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Vivianite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Vivianite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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