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Phosgenite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
3.84   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Phosgenite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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