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Hibonite and Sinhalite 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
3.843.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.