Hibonite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
SiO2
  
Hibonite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Hibonite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.