Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
2.65
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.