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Biotite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.20-3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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