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Hibonite and Malachite 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
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hibonite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hibonite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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