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Vivianite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vivianite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vivianite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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