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Thulite 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
3.13.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Thulite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Thulite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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