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Hiddenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.