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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Be3Al2SiO6

Vanadinite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Vanadinite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.