Hibonite and Alunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.6-2.9
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
On {0001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
Hibonite and Alunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Hibonite and Alunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.