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Biotite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.7-3.3
Uneven, Even
Perfect on the {001}
2.5-3.0
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
 
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4.3
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None.
7.5-8.5
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Biotite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Biotite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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