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Andesine and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Vivianite 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 Andesine and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.