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Charlesite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Charlesite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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