Hiddenite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.