Home
×

Biotite
Biotite

Gaspite
Gaspite



ADD
Compare
X
Biotite
X
Gaspite

Biotite and Gaspite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Not Available

Biotite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • >

Biotite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.