Sinhalite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Sinhalite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Vivianite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sinhalite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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