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Biotite and Datolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.32.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Biotite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Biotite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.