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Hibonite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hibonite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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