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Hibonite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.84
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
7.5-8
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
 
Sectile
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2.39
Irregular
Perfect on {0001}
2.5
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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