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Nepouite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Nepouite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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