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Smaragdite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
C20H36  

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Smaragdite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

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

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