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Hibonite and Foitite Physical Properties

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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
3.17
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hibonite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hibonite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.