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Hibonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Hibonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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