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Hiddenite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hiddenite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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