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Hibonite and Sulphur Physical Properties

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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
3.842.05-2.08
Amber
1 7.18
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
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hibonite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hibonite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.