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Hibonite and Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.