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Hibonite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.79   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hibonite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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