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Biotite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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