Vanadinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
C20H36
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Vanadinite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vanadinite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Vanadinite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.