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Hibonite and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.