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Biotite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
SiO2

Biotite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Biotite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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