Vivianite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
3.314
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Vivianite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Vivianite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.