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Corundum and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Corundum and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Corundum and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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