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Vivianite and Wernerite 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
2.64-2.702.50-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vivianite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vivianite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.