Agate and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Agate

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.646.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

C20H36

Agate and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Vanadinite 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 Agate and Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Agate and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.