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Hiddenite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hiddenite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.