Hyalite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Hyalite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Vanadinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Hyalite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

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