Hibonite and Shungite Physical Properties

Hibonite

Shungite

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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

3.84Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hibonite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Hibonite and Shungite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Shungite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Shungite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is Not Available whereas that of Shungite is Not Available.