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Herderite and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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