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Faustite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.9
Conchoidal
{???} Indistinct
4.5
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.84
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
7.5-8
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Faustite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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