Zinnwaldite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Zinnwaldite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.06-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Zinnwaldite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Zinnwaldite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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