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Hiddenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 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
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.