Vanadinite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-44-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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Vanadinite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Vanadinite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.