Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.