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Vivianite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.703.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vivianite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.