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Biotite and Atacamite Physical Properties

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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
2.7-3.33.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.03-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Biotite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Biotite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.