Vivianite and Sphene 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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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Vivianite and Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Vivianite and Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.