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Biotite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties


Hawks Eye and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
SiO2  

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Biotite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

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Biotite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

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

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