Vivianite and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.60-2.70
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Vivianite and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.