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Vivianite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[C,H,O]   

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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.

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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.

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