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Biotite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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