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Quartz and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Quartz and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Quartz and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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