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Vivianite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vivianite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.