Vivianite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Vivianite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Vivianite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.