Hiddenite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.20-2.23
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hiddenite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hiddenite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.