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Biotite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Biotite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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