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Vanadinite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
None   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Vanadinite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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