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Hibonite
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Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian 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
3.842.33-2.50
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)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.