Zircon and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Zircon and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Zircon and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.