Hibonite and Albite Physical Properties

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.4 Solubility

Not Available

1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.842.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.9 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.10 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hibonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.