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Hiddenite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.