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Vanadinite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vanadinite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vanadinite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.