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Biotite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
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1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Biotite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Biotite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.