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Hibonite and Demantoid 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
3.84
3.77-3.95
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
7.5-8
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.