Vanadinite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.11.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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Vanadinite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Vanadinite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.