Hibonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Hibonite

Chlorite group

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.6-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Hibonite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Hibonite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.