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Inderite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Inderite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Hiddenite 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 Inderite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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