Biotite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Biotite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.32.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.02.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Biotite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.