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Vivianite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
9  

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

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Vivianite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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