Hiddenite and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.60-2.70
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hiddenite and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hiddenite and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.