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Hiddenite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.