Vivianite and Adularia Physical Properties

Vivianite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Adularia 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 Vivianite and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vivianite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.