Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
MnCO3
  
Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.