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Zektzerite 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
2.79
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Zektzerite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Zektzerite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

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