Hibonite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hibonite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hibonite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.