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Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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