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Biotite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Biotite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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