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Hibonite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

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

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Hibonite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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