Hiddenite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
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
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.