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Hibonite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.