Hiddenite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hiddenite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.