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Hiddenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Hiddenite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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