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Biotite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.31.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.02.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Biotite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Biotite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.