Vanadinite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Vanadinite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.