Vanadinite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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Vanadinite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Vanadinite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.