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Hibonite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Hibonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Hibonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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