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Biotite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Biotite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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