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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Sellaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.14-3.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.