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Hiddenite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.