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Vivianite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite 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   
2.55   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vivianite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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