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Vanadinite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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