Hibonite

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-gemfyi="entity" data-slug="hibonite"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://gemfyi.com/iframe/entity/hibonite/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://gemfyi.com/zh-hans/gems/hibonite/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

Hibonite badge ![Hibonite](https://gemfyi.com/badge/entity/hibonite.svg)

Web Component:

<gemfyi-entity slug="hibonite"></gemfyi-entity>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.5 – 8.0
Specific Gravity 3.84
Refractive Index 1.79 – 1.807
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Good
Fracture Sub-Conchoidal
Color various
Pleochroism Brownish gray - gray

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Hibonite
Mohs hardness of Hibonite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Hibonite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Hibonite

赤铝石是一种罕见的钙铝氧化物矿物,通常呈深棕色至黑色,偶尔也可呈蓝色或蓝灰色。赤铝石因在陨石中的存在而在地球化学研究中具有重要意义,被认为是太阳系早期形成的矿物之一。宝石级赤铝石极为罕见,主要产于马达加斯加,呈六方柱状晶体,蓝色品种在宝石收藏界备受珍视。

On this page

Jewelry Use

Durability 8/10

Suitable for daily wear

Science FYI Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hibonite?
赤铝石是一种罕见的钙铝氧化物矿物,通常呈深棕色至黑色,偶尔也可呈蓝色或蓝灰色。赤铝石因在陨石中的存在而在地球化学研究中具有重要意义,被认为是太阳系早期形成的矿物之一。宝石级赤铝石极为罕见,主要产于马达加斯加,呈六方柱状晶体,蓝色品种在宝石收藏界备受珍视。
What is the hardness of Hibonite?
Hibonite has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Hibonite?
Hibonite is primarily Various.
How much does Hibonite cost?
Hibonite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Hibonite?
Hibonite belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

More Semi-Precious Gems Gems