Microcline and Hibonite Physical Properties

Microcline

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Microcline and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Hibonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Microcline and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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