Sulfur and Hibonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sulfur and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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