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Vivianite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Vivianite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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