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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.13.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
MnCO3

Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.