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Biotite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Biotite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Biotite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.