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Hiddenite and Danburite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.97-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6-77
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.