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Biotite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.07.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Biotite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Biotite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.