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Hibonite and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.