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Hiddenite and Kornerupine 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
3.15-3.21
3.25-3.45
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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