Vivianite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6-6.5
  
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.