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Vivianite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
3.0-3.5   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Vivianite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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