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Hiddenite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Hiddenite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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