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Biotite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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