Hiddenite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hiddenite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.