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Hibonite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Hibonite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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