Hibonite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Hibonite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Hibonite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.