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Vivianite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.