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Biotite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Biotite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Biotite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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