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Hibonite and Serandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.52
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibonite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.