Vivianite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MgAl2O4
  
Vivianite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Vivianite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.