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Hiddenite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.