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Hiddenite and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.