Vanadinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vanadinite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Vanadinite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.