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Hiddenite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Hiddenite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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