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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.11.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.