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Biotite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.