Hiddenite and Ulexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
1.65-1.99
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hiddenite and Ulexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hiddenite and Ulexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.