Vivianite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Vivianite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Vivianite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.