Hematite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Hematite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Vivianite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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