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Vivianite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
3.09
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Vivianite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Vivianite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.