Legrandite and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Legrandite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Legrandite and Vishnevite 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 Legrandite and Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Legrandite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.