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Hiddenite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
MgAl2O4   

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Hiddenite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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