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Vanadinite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Vanadinite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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