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Biotite and Lizardite 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
2.7-3.3
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
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1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.