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Vivianite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vivianite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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