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Hibonite
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Hibonite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.842.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
SiO2

Hibonite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Hibonite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.