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Hibonite and Citrine Physical Properties

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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
3.842.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
SiO2

Hibonite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Hibonite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.