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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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