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Hibonite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

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
3.84
3.13-3.75
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
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.