Hiddenite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hiddenite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.