Chlorite group and Hibonite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

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

2.6-3.33.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Chlorite group and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

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Chlorite group and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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