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Hibonite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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