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Hibonite and Star Sapphire 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
3.84
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.