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Vivianite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Vivianite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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