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Vanadinite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.