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Hodgkinsonite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
3.84   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Hodgkinsonite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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