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Prasiolite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Prasiolite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Prasiolite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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