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Biotite and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite 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}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

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

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Biotite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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

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