Hiddenite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Hiddenite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Hiddenite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.