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Sanidine and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sanidine and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sanidine and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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