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Hibonite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Hibonite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Hibonite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.