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Vanadinite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
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Vanadinite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
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Vanadinite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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