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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Peridot Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.11.54-1.55
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor

Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Vanadinite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Vanadinite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.