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Hibonite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.