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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Clintonite 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
6.8-7.13.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Vanadinite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Vanadinite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.