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Hibonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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