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Biotite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Biotite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Biotite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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