Painite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Painite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Painite and Hiddenite 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 Painite and Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Painite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Painite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Painite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Painite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.