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Hibonite and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hibonite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hibonite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.