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Hiddenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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