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Vesuvianite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
C20H36  

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Vesuvianite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Vanadinite 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 Vesuvianite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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