Hibonite and Microcline Physical Properties

Hibonite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hibonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hibonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.