Vivianite and Prismatine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
3.34
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
{110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Vivianite and Prismatine Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Vivianite and Prismatine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.