Hiddenite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Hiddenite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Hiddenite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.