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Biotite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Biotite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Biotite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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