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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
SiO2

Vanadinite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Vanadinite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.