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Iddingsite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Iddingsite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Hiddenite 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 Iddingsite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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