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Hiddenite and Catapleiite 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
3.15-3.212.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.