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Hibonite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.