Strontianite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Vishnevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.79Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Strontianite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Vishnevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Strontianite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.