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Biotite and Meionite 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
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.