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Hiddenite and Triplite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.85-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.