Hiddenite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.04-3.17
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5.5
  
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.