Vishnevite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi₂O₆

Vishnevite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Vishnevite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.