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Hibonite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.845.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.