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Hiddenite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Hiddenite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Hiddenite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.