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Vivianite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vivianite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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