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Hibonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hibonite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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