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Biotite and Afghanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Biotite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Afghanite 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 Biotite and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Biotite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.