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Biotite and Malachite 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
2.7-3.33.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.03.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Biotite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Biotite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.