Biotite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Biotite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.3Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.05-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Biotite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Biotite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.