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Hibonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Hibonite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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