Vivianite and Vanadinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
  
6.8-7.1
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-4
  
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.