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Cymophane 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
3.69-3.81
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Cymophane and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Cymophane and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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