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Vivianite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.19-1.35   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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2.5-4   

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

While comparing Vivianite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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