Vivianite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Vivianite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.702.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Vivianite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.