Hiddenite and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hiddenite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hiddenite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.