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Hibonite and Grossular Physical Properties

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
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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