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Hbnerite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Hbnerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
7.12-7.18   
3.84   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Hbnerite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Hbnerite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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