Hibonite and Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.35-2.60
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
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Hibonite and Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.