Erythrite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Erythrite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.