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Vivianite
Vivianite

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Azurmalachite



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Vivianite and Azurmalachite 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
2.64-2.703.70-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vivianite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vivianite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.