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Hiddenite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{111} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hiddenite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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