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Hiddenite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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