Vivianite and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Vivianite and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Vivianite and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.