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Biotite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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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.

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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.

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