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Hiddenite and Clinohedrite 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
3.15-3.213.28-3.335
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
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.