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Biotite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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