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Faustite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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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 and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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