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Hibonite and Cymophane 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
3.843.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-88.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.