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Biotite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Biotite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.