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Iddingsite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.84   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Iddingsite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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