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Biotite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Biotite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Biotite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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