Clinozoisite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.382.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinozoisite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clinozoisite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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