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Montebrasite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Montebrasite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

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

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