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Vanadinite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.