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Biotite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.