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Allanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Allanite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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