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Achroite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Achroite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite 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 Achroite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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