Hibonite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hibonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hibonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.