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Augelite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Augelite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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