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Ammolite and Biotite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

42.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Ammolite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Ammolite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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