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Vanadinite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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