Jadeite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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