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Vivianite and Agate Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.702.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Vivianite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Agate 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 Vivianite and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Vivianite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.