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Biotite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Biotite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Biotite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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

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