Hiddenite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hiddenite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.