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Hiddenite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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