Vivianite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Vivianite

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.705.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vivianite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.