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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Willemite
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Vanadinite and Willemite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.89-4.18
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3-45.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.