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Vivianite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
5.9   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Vivianite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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