Chlorastrolite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
Granular
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chlorastrolite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chlorastrolite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.