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Zircon and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Zircon Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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