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Biotite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Biotite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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