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Poldervaartite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Poldervaartite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Poldervaartite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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