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Hibonite and Pollucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hibonite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hibonite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.