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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Vanadinite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Vanadinite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.