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Hibonite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.845.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Cu5FeS4

Hibonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Hibonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.