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Hibonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Hibonite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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