Andesine and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Andesine and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Andesine and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.