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Hibonite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hibonite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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