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Hiddenite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.63-3.79   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hiddenite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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