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Hibonite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.