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Hibonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.97   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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