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Vivianite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

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

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Vivianite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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