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Vivianite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

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

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Vivianite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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