Hiddenite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Amblygonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.98-3.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Amblygonite 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 Hiddenite and Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Hiddenite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.