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Clinohumite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Clinohumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.75   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on {100}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Clinohumite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Clinohumite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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