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Hibonite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hibonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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