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Hiddenite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.