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Hiddenite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Hiddenite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
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Hiddenite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.