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Vivianite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Vivianite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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