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Gaylussite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gaylussite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gaylussite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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