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Wernerite and Vivianite 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
2.50-2.802.64-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wernerite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Vivianite 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 Wernerite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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

Wernerite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.