Hiddenite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Hiddenite

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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

3.15-3.212.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Hiddenite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Hiddenite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.