Pearl and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Pearl and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Hibonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Pearl and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.