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Hiddenite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

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  

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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.

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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.

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