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Hibonite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.842.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Hibonite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Hibonite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.