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Hibonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Hibonite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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