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Hiddenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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