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Vanadinite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Montebrasite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.98-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.

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