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Selenite 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
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Selenite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

Selenite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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