Hiddenite and Topazolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hiddenite and Topazolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Topazolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.