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Biotite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Biotite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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