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Hibonite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Dallasite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
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Hibonite and Dallasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Dallasite 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 Dallasite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Dallasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Dallasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Dallasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Dallasite is 2.58-2.91.

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