Vivianite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
3.10-3.20
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.