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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.32
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
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Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.