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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.15.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

3-46
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vanadinite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.