Pallasite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.84
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Pallasite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Hibonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Pallasite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pallasite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pallasite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pallasite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.