Piemontite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Piemontite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Hiddenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Piemontite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.