Hibonite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Hibonite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.84Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hibonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Hibonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.