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Vivianite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard 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   
2.58-2.63   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

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

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Vivianite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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