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Hibonite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.