Hibonite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
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Hibonite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.