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Sylvite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sylvite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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