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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite



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Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.90-3.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Imperfect; basal

Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.