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Wavellite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.84  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  

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Wavellite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Hibonite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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

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