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Vanadinite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.64-2.69  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vanadinite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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