×

Lawsonite
Lawsonite

Hibonite
Hibonite



ADD
Compare
X
Lawsonite
X
Hibonite

Lawsonite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Lawsonite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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