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Vanadinite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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