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Edenite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.373.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Edenite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Edenite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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