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Hiddenite and Grandidierite 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
3.15-3.212.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.