Vivianite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Vivianite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.70

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Vivianite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Vivianite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.