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Gyrolite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gyrolite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gyrolite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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