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Jet 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
1.19-1.35
3.84
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
2.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Jet and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Hibonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Jet and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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