Hiddenite and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.55
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hiddenite and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.