Hibonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4.5-5
  
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.