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Hiddenite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Hiddenite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Hiddenite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.