Faustite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Faustite

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Faustite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Faustite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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