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Vanadinite and Achroite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Vanadinite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Achroite 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 Vanadinite and Achroite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Vanadinite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.