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Hiddenite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Hiddenite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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