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Vivianite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite 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   
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Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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2   

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

While comparing Vivianite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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