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Biotite and Agrellite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
NaCa2Si4O10F

Biotite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Biotite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.