Biotite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.33.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.04.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Biotite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Biotite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.