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Amazonite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Amazonite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hibonite 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 Amazonite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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