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Vivianite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
4.12
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Vivianite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Vivianite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.