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Adularia and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Adularia and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Biotite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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