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Mimetite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
7.103.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Mimetite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Mimetite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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