Hibonite and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.35-2.36
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Hibonite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Hibonite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.