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Hiddenite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.