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Beudantite

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Beudantite and Biotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.482.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Even

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.52.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Beudantite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Beudantite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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