Anglesite and Hibonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Anglesite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Hibonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Anglesite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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