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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Phlogopite
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Vanadinite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

3-42-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Vanadinite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Vanadinite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.