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Scorzalite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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
3.31
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Scorzalite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Scorzalite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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