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Spodumene and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Spodumene and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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