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Hibonite and Hiddenite 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
3.843.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
LiAlSi2O6

Hibonite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Hibonite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.