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Vivianite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vivianite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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