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Hiddenite and Binghamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.