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Peridot and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Peridot and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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