Hibonite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Hibonite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Hibonite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.