Hibonite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Hibonite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Hibonite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.