Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.