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Chalcedony and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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

Chalcedony and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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