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Amazonite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.64-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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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