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Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
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1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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