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Hibonite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.