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Hiddenite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hiddenite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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