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Biotite and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.34.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.04-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Biotite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Biotite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.