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Hiddenite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.32   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Hiddenite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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