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Hibonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.