Hiddenite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Hiddenite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hiddenite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.