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Hibonite and Staurolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.