Gaspeite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.716.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

C20H36

Gaspeite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Gaspeite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

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