Seraphinite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Hiddenite

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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

2.60-3.023.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Seraphinite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Seraphinite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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