×

Hiddenite
Hiddenite

Lawsonite
Lawsonite



ADD
Compare
X
Hiddenite
X
Lawsonite

Hiddenite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.09
1 7.18
👆🏻

Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Mohs Hardness

6-78
2 10
👆🏻

Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Hiddenite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Hiddenite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.