Zircon and Vivianite Physical Properties

Zircon

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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

Zircon and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Vivianite chemical formula.

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

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Zircon and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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