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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.90-3.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Imperfect; basal

Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.