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Vivianite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.2 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.5 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
1.05-1.10
1.8 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.9 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None
1.10 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-2.5
1.11 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Vivianite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Vivianite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.