Mottramite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Mottramite

Vivianite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.92.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Mottramite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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

Compare Brown Gemstones

Mottramite Vs Shigaite

Mottramite Vs Richterite

Mottramite Vs Super Seven Crystals

Mottramite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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