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Stolzite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

23.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
LiAlSi2O6

Stolzite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Stolzite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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