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Hibschite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Hibschite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Hibschite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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