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Vivianite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Vivianite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Vivianite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.