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Hiddenite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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