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Hibschite and Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
8-8.5
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)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibschite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite 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 Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibschite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.