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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Baryte Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.214.3-5
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
BaSO4

Hiddenite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4

Hiddenite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.