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Scorzalite 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
3.312.64-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorzalite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorzalite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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