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Hibonite and Thomsonite 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
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hibonite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.