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Vanadinite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.0-3.5  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  

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Vanadinite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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