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Hibonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4-5   

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

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Hibonite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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