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Biotite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Biotite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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