Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.1-3.5
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Granular
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.