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Hibonite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
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Hibonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.