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Hibonite and Atacamite 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
3.84
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Hibonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Hibonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.