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Hiddenite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hiddenite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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