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Magnetite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Magnetite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

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

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