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Biotite and Amazonite 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
2.7-3.32.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.06-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
KAlSi3O8

Biotite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Biotite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.