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Vivianite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite 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   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Vivianite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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