Biotite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Biotite

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.33.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.05-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Biotite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Biotite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.