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Binghamite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Binghamite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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