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Staurolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Staurolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Staurolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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