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Biotite and Blue spinel 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
MgAl2O4

Biotite and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Blue spinel 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 spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Biotite and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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