Sphalerite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.64-2.70
Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sphalerite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sphalerite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.