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Hibonite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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