Hiddenite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Aquamarine

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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

3.15-3.21

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Hiddenite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Hiddenite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.