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Hiddenite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.62-2.67
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.