Hibonite and Baryte Physical Properties

Hibonite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.844.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Hibonite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

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Hibonite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.