Hibonite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Hibonite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Hibonite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.