Hiddenite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Hiddenite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Hiddenite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.