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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.04-3.17
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-75.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Hiddenite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Hiddenite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.