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Hibonite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.12   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Hibonite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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