Iolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Iolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Iolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.