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Fibrolite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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