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Hiddenite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.