Hiddenite and Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
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Hiddenite and Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
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Hiddenite and Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.