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Hiddenite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

6-76
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.