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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Siderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.83-3.89
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {01 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.