Hibonite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibonite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibonite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.