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Vivianite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

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

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Vivianite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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