Zinnwaldite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.84
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Zinnwaldite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Hibonite chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Zinnwaldite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.
