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Hibonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.843.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hibonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hibonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.