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Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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