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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Celestine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.90-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.