Hiddenite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hiddenite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.