Vivianite and Adularia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
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6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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 OâDonoghue , 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.