Hiddenite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21Not Available

1 7.18

1.6 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.7 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.8 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.9 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hiddenite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hiddenite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.