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Vivianite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vivianite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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