Verdite and Hibonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Hibonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Hibonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

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Verdite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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