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Hiddenite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hiddenite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Almandine 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 Hiddenite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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