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Hiddenite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.