Vivianite and Corundum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
3.90-4.05
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
None – parting in 3 directions
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Vivianite and Corundum Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Vivianite and Corundum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.