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Biotite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.32.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.07
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
SiO2

Biotite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Biotite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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