Hibonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Hibonite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Hibonite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.