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Hiddenite and Fayalite 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
3.15-3.21
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.