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Hibonite and Tourmaline 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
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Hibonite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Hibonite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.