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Hyacinth and Hibonite Physical Properties

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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
3.93-4.733.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hyacinth and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hyacinth and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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