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