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Hiddenite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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.