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Vivianite and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
2.97
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.