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Vanadinite and Chondrodite 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
6.8-7.1
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.