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Uvite 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
2.97-3.143.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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