Quartz and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Quartz

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

LiAlSi₂O₆

Quartz and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Quartz and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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