Vanadinite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Vanadinite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Vanadinite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.