Hibonite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Hibonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibonite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Hibonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibonite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibonite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibonite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.