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Vivianite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite 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   
3.20-3.22   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
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3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Vivianite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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