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Hibonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.843.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.