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Hibonite and Friedelite 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
3.843.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.