Hibonite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hibonite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hibonite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.