Hiddenite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hiddenite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hiddenite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.