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Hibonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.71
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
7.5-8
4.5-5
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

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.