Hiddenite and Bort Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
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Hiddenite and Bort Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
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Hiddenite and Bort Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.