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Hibonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.842.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hibonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hibonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.