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Hibonite and Tavorite 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
3.843.32
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
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hibonite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hibonite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.