Chlorite group and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Chlorite group and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Chlorite group and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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