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Hiddenite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.82-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{???} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-75.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.