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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Esperite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.14.28-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vanadinite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vanadinite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.