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Biotite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.7-3.3-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Even
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Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.0-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
SiO2 with dumortierite

Biotite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Biotite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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