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Hibonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

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
3.843.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.