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Carnelian and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Carnelian and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Carnelian and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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