Vivianite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Vivianite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.702

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vivianite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vivianite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.