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Amethyst and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amethyst and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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