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Hypersthene and Hibonite 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
3.45-3.55
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hypersthene and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Hypersthene and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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