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Uvarovite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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
3.77
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvarovite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvarovite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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