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Hibonite and Fibrolite 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
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.