Hibonite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Clinohumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hibonite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.