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Gaspeite and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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