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Piemontite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Piemontite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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