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Mohawkite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Mohawkite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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