Hibonite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hibonite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.