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Hibonite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.04-3.26   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hibonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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