Triplite and Hibonite Physical Properties

Triplite

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Triplite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Hibonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Triplite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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