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Mottramite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None observed   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Mottramite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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