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Hibonite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.85-3.94   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hibonite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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