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Nifontovite 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
2.35-2.36
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Nifontovite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Nifontovite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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