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Hiddenite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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