Chrysotile and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysotile and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysotile and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.