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Biotite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.06-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
LiAlSi2O6

Biotite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Biotite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.