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Hibonite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Al 2 O 3

Hibonite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Hibonite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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