Williamsite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Williamsite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Williamsite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.