Hibonite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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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
  
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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.