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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Viridine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
6.8-7.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
None
3-4
C20H36
 
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-
-
3.05-3.21
-
None
7-7.5
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vanadinite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vanadinite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.