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Quartz and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
LiAlSi2O6  

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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.

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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.

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