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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Boracite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.95-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
None

Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.