Hibonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Hibonite

Moss Agate

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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

3.842.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hibonite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Hibonite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.