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Glass and Hibschite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Hibschite 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 Glass and Hibschite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.