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Hibonite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hibonite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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