Hiddenite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Not Available
  
Hiddenite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
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Hiddenite and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.