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Hiddenite and Tourmaline 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
3.15-3.212.85-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Hiddenite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Hiddenite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.