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Vanadinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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