Vivianite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
3.30-3.40
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Vivianite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Vivianite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.
