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Chalcedony and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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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.

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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.

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