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Hibonite and Clintonite 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
3.843.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Hibonite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Hibonite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.