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Vivianite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vivianite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.

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