Hibonite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Hibonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Hibonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.