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Biotite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.7-3.32.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Even
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.07.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Hambergite 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 Biotite and Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.