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Hibonite and Actinolite 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
3.84
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Actinolite 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 Hibonite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.