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Biotite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Biotite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Biotite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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