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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sogdianite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sogdianite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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