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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.13.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
ZrSiO4

Vanadinite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Vanadinite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.