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Hibonite and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar 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   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hibonite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.

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