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Vivianite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Nifontovite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.35-2.36   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Vivianite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.

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