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Hibonite and Garnet 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
3.843.55-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hibonite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hibonite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.