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Vivianite and Monazite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.704.80-5.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vivianite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Monazite 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 Monazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vivianite and Monazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.