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Hiddenite and Petalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.