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Hibonite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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