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Vanadinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Vanadinite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Vanadinite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.