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Biotite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.32.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.03-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Biotite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Biotite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.