Hibonite and Binghamite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Binghamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hibonite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.