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Hercynite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Hercynite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.39   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Hercynite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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