Hibonite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
3.1-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hibonite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hibonite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.