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Childrenite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Childrenite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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