×

Edenite
Edenite

Hiddenite
Hiddenite



ADD
Compare
X
Edenite
X
Hiddenite

Edenite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.373.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
LiAlSi2O6

Edenite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Edenite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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