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Biotite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
1  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
-  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
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Biotite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

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Biotite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.

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