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Hibonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
KAlSi3O8  

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Hibonite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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