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Magnetite 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
5.2
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Magnetite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Magnetite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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