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Biotite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.06-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Poor/indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Biotite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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