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Hibonite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.