Hiddenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.