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Bertrandite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Bertrandite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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