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Hibonite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
5.50   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   

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Hibonite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.

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