Vivianite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Vivianite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.