Fibrolite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Fibrolite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Fibrolite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.