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Biotite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Biotite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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