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Vanadinite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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