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Vivianite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.993   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Vivianite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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