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Biotite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.06   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Biotite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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