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Hibonite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.841.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
[C,H,O]

Hibonite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Hibonite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.