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Hibonite and Fuchsite 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
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.