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Hiddenite and Umbalite 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
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hiddenite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hiddenite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.