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Hambergite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Hambergite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Biotite 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 Hambergite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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