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Epidote and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Epidote and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Epidote and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

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

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