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Vanadinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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