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Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.3353.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Clinohedrite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Clinohedrite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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