Biotite and Iolite Physical Properties

Biotite

Iolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.7-3.32.6-2.7

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

3,1

Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.07-7.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Biotite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Biotite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.