Biotite and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
3-4
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Biotite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Biotite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.