Hibonite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Shigaite

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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