Vivianite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Vivianite

Alexandrite

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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

2.64-2.70

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Vivianite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Vivianite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.