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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Fire 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
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vanadinite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Fire 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vanadinite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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