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Hibonite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite 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   
3.20-3.22   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
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Hibonite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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