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Hibonite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Hibonite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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