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Hexagonite and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.64-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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