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Hibonite and Aventurine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
SiO2

Hibonite and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2

Hibonite and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.