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Hibschite and Demantoid Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.77-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibschite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite and Demantoid 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 Hibschite and Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibschite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.