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Hardystonite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hardystonite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hardystonite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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