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Inderite 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
1.79
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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