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Hiddenite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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