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Sarcopside and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
3.84   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Sarcopside and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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