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Hiddenite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.84   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Hiddenite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Hibonite 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 Hiddenite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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