Peridot and Vivianite Physical Properties

Peridot

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

1.54-1.552.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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