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Hibonite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.