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Biotite and Lawsonite 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
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.