Vivianite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Vivianite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vivianite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.