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Hiddenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.