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Glaucophane and Hibonite Physical Properties

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
3-3.153.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Glaucophane and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Glaucophane and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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