Rhodolite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Rhodolite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Rhodolite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.