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Vivianite and Vanadinite 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
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
C20H36

Vivianite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Vivianite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.