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Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 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   
4.55   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.

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