Hibonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hibonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hibonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.