Vivianite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
5.00-5.30
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Vivianite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Vivianite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.