Jasper and Vivianite Physical Properties

Jasper

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

2.58-2.912.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jasper and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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