Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
4.9-5.2
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
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Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.