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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.17.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3-43.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.