Vivianite and Zircon Physical Properties

Vivianite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.703.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Vivianite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Vivianite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.