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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Purpurite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
6.8-7.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
None
3-4
C20H36
 
-
-
-
3.2-3.4
Uneven
[100] [001] perfect
4-4.5
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vanadinite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite Vs Purpurite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is whereas that of Purpurite is .