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Hiddenite and Elbaite Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.21
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hiddenite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hiddenite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.